Jew's Mallow .
Product Name Jew's Mallow
Origin Egypt
General Description : The Leaves Of The Corchorus Plant Have Been A Staple Egyptian Food Since The Time Of The Pharaohs And It Is From There That It Gains Its Recognition And Popularity. Varieties Of Mallow-Leaves Stew With Rice Is A Well Known Middle-Eastern Cuisine.
The Plants Are Tall, Usually Annual Herbs, Reaching A Height Of 2-4 M, Unbranched Or With Only A Few Side Branches. The Leaves Are Alternate, Simple, Lanceolate, 5-15 Cm Long, With An Acuminate Tip And A Finely Serrated Or Lobed Margin. The Flowers Are Small (2-3 Cm Diameter) And Yellow, With Five Petals; The Fruit Is A Many-Seeded Capsule. It Thrives Almost Anywhere, And Can Be Grown Year-Round.
Colour Green.
Flavour / Aroma It Has A Mucilaginous (Somewhat "Slimy") Texture, Similar To Okra, When Cooked.